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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.20, 5,662.50 and 2,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.20, 5,662.50 and 2,335.88 is: 3,222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.20 : 5,662.50 = 2,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.20/5,662.50 = 2,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.20x = 5,662.50 × 2,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.20x = 13,226,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,226,920.50/4,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.78

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